Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in Russia

Description

Doing business in Russia means cutting through a lot of red tape. That red tape has paved the way for extensive bribery and corruption in Russia, thereby making it an FCPA minefield for U.S. businesses.

In recent years, the Securities Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice have increased scrutiny of U.S. companies' dealings with overseas officials and strengthening their FCPA anti-corruption enforcement efforts.

This heightened scrutiny makes it increasingly important for companies to have and implement a comprehensive FCPA compliance program tailored for each country in which they operate.

Listen as our authoritative panel of attorneys with FCPA and Russian experience discusses the risks of doing business in Russia that may trigger FCPA violations, working with Russian governmental agencies, and best practices for mitigating the risk of FCPA violations.

Outline

1. Risk factors of doing business in Russia
   1. Russian business culture/practices
   2. Defining a bribe
   3. Exposure to third party you may not control
   4. Reach of the FCPA in Russia
   5. Russia’s Counsel Against Corruption
2. Working with the Russian government
   1. Obtaining government licenses, permits and certifications
   2. Transparency in public procurement transactions
   3. FCPA affirmative defense to prohibition of payment that was lawful under rules/regulations of the country
3. Best practices for mitigating risk (how to compete effectively while complying with the FCPA)
   1. Monitoring
   2. Compliance program — anti-bribery and accounting provisions
   3. Internal controls
   4. Education/training adapted to local conditions
   5. Due diligence — all third parties
   6. Steps if misconduct is suspected

Benefits

The panel reviewed these and other key questions: 

• What are the risk factors that make companies conducting business in Russia vulnerable to possible FCPA violations?
• What types of conduct have triggered SEC and DOJ investigations into potential FCPA violations?
• What lessons can be learned from recent SEC and DOJ enforcement efforts affecting companies doing business in or with Russia?
• What are the best practices for companies to utilize in developing anti-corruption compliance programs and due diligence efforts?

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